Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel
 

83 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, Australia

GoodBased on 584 reviews
6.1

£56

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About Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Discover essential information, amenities, and features of Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel, providing insights into what to expect during your stay. Information on this property was last updated on 27 March 2025.
Situated in Cairns, Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel has direct access to Cairns and features free Wi-Fi. It also offers an outdoor pool, laundry facilities and an express check-in and check-out featur...

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Check-in time14:00
Check-out time10:00
Payment & CancellationPolicies vary by room type and provider.
Front desk number+61 740 314 411

Perks and amenities at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

A comprehensive list of on-site, in-building, and in-room amenities you’ll find at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned
  • Grill

General

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Express check-out
  • Parking
  • Hairdryer
  • Pool
  • Grill
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Storage available

Services

  • Airport shuttle
  • Daily housekeeping

Reviews for Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Read firsthand reviews and testimonials from guests who have stayed at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel, providing insights into their experiences. Travellers have left 584 reviews of Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel to date. Review data was last updated on 27 March 2025.
6.1
OkayBased on 584 verified guest reviews
5.8Couples
6.7Solo
5.4Families
5.7Friends

Pros +
  • Close to the lagoon and night markets. (in 13 reviews)
  • "Nice atmosphere, clean bedrooms and common areas" (in 2 reviews)
  • Great value for money! (in 15 reviews)
Cons -
  • It seemed like a prison themed accommodation with rooms instead of cells. (in 6 reviews)
  • The worst night ever. (in 15 reviews)
  • Did not feel safe at all. (in 5 reviews)

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Photos of Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

View a collection of 12 photos showcasing the rooms, amenities, and facilities of Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel to help you visualise your stay. Photos for this property were last updated on 27 March 2025.

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Explore Cairns CBD, Cairns

Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is located at 83 The Esplanade in the Cairns CBD neighbourhood of Cairns. Popular landmark data was lasted updated on 27 March 2025.

Most Popular Landmarks

Cairns Regional Gallery

3 mins walk

0.2 mi

Cairns Rainforest Dome

6 mins walk

0.3 mi

Reef Hotel Casino

8 mins walk

0.4 mi

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

11 mins walk

0.6 mi

Cairns Historical Society Museum

12 mins walk

0.6 mi

Cairns Regional Gallery

3 mins walk

0.2 mi

Cairns Rainforest Dome

6 mins walk

0.3 mi

Reef Hotel Casino

8 mins walk

0.4 mi

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

11 mins walk

0.6 mi

Cairns Historical Society Museum

12 mins walk

0.6 mi

Car Hires

£43 daily average

Closest Airports

Cairns Airport

11 mins drive

4.2 mi

Cairns Airport

11 mins drive

4.2 mi

  • How far is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel from Cairns Regional Gallery?

    Cairns Regional Gallery in Cairns is 0.2 mi away from Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel.

  • Is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel close to Esplanade Lagoon?

    If you want to see Esplanade Lagoon while visiting Cairns, Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is just 0.1 mi away.

FAQs when booking at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel

Find answers to commonly asked questions regarding bookings, amenities, policies, and more when booking a stay at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel. FAQs were last updated on 27 March 2025.
  • How close is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel to the nearest airport, Cairns Airport?

    With a distance of 2.7 mi between Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel and the nearest airport, Cairns Airport, the drive typically takes about 0h 05m depending on traffic. Be sure to check traffic trends near the hotel and airport as some areas experience higher traffic than others and can increase your expected travel time.

  • What is the best way for guests to get from Cairns Airport to Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel?

    Getting from Cairns Airport to Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel can be as easy as hiring a car at the airport’s car hire desk for, on average, £26/day in Cairns. Luckily, Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel has parking on site for guests who choose this method of transportation. Rideshare apps and taxis remain a very common solution for Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel guests. This is often the most cost-effective method of transportation when visiting Cairns.

  • Is there a pool at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel?

    Yes. HotelsCombined users travelling to Cairns often look for hotels with a pool available. Most hotels have pool hours, so be sure to ask the front desk at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel for pool rules and guidelines.

  • How close is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel from the Cairns city centre?

    Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is just 0.2 mi away from the centre of Cairns CBD, Cairns. From Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel you can easily get to other popular landmarks such as Barlow Park.

  • What is the Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel phone number?

    For assistance regarding your reservation at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel please call +61 740 314 411.

  • Does Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • What is the check-out time at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel?

    10:00 is the check-out time at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel. Late check-out may be available, but needs to be agreed with the hotel.

  • Does Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel have a laundry service?

    If you need to have clothes washed during your stay, you can take advantage of the laundry facilities and service at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel.

  • What is the cheapest month to stay at Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel?

    For the best chance to save money on your Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel reservation, consider staying in August, when prices are typically at their lowest (£46).

  • In what area of Cairns is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel located?

    Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is located within the Cairns CBD area of Cairns. Utilise the map on this page to understand where Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is in relation to the rest of Cairns.

  • How far is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel from Cairns Regional Gallery?

    Cairns Regional Gallery in Cairns is 0.2 mi away from Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel.

  • Is Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel close to Esplanade Lagoon?

    If you want to see Esplanade Lagoon while visiting Cairns, Waterfront Backpackers - Hostel is just 0.1 mi away.

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